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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 342.90 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 342.90 and 161.34 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 342.90 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/342.90 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 342.90 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 55,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,323.49/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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