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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 342.99 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 342.99 and 161.22 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 342.99 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/342.99 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 342.99 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 55,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,296.85/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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