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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 343.08 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 343.08 and 161.28 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 343.08 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/343.08 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 343.08 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 55,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,331.94/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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