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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 343.30 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 343.30 and 160.22 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 343.30 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/343.30 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 343.30 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 55,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,003.53/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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