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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 343.06 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 343.06 and 161.37 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 343.06 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/343.06 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 343.06 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 55,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359.19/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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