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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 343.04 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 343.04 and 161.28 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 343.04 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/343.04 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 343.04 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 55,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,325.49/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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