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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 372.14 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 372.14 and 161.61 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 372.14 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/372.14 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 372.14 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 60,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,140.74/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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