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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 343.23 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 343.23 and 160.14 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 343.23 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/343.23 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 343.23 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 54,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964.85/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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