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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 342.78 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 342.78 and 161.10 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 342.78 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/342.78 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 342.78 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 55,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,221.86/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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