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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 372.35 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 372.35 and 161.89 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 372.35 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/372.35 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 372.35 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 60,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,277.88/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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