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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 342.88 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 342.88 and 161.24 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 342.88 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/342.88 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 342.88 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 55,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285.97/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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