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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 342.87 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 342.87 and 159.96 is: 220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 342.87 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/342.87 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 342.87 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 54,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845.49/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.57

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