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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 343.11 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 343.11 and 160.03 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 343.11 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/343.11 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 343.11 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 54,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,909.35/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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