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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 342.81 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 342.81 and 159.96 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 342.81 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/342.81 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 342.81 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 54,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,835.89/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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