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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 342.89 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 342.89 and 161.26 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 342.89 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/342.89 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 342.89 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 55,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,294.44/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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