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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 343.32 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 343.32 and 161.60 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 343.32 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/343.32 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 343.32 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 55,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,480.51/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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