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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 342.69 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 342.69 and 161.15 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 342.69 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/342.69 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 342.69 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 55,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,224.49/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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