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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 372.02 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 372.02 and 161.88 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 372.02 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/372.02 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 372.02 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 60,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,222.60/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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