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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.57, 343.00 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.57, 343.00 and 161.24 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.57 : 343.00 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.57/343.00 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.57x = 343.00 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.57x = 55,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,304.51/248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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