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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 343.06 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 343.06 and 161.32 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 343.06 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/343.06 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 343.06 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 55,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,342.44/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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