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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 342.74 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 342.74 and 161.12 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 342.74 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/342.74 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 342.74 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 55,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222.27/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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