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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 342.98 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 342.98 and 161.17 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 342.98 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/342.98 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 342.98 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 55,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278.09/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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