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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 342.98 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 342.98 and 161.26 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 342.98 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/342.98 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 342.98 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 55,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,308.95/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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