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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.75, 343.44 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.75, 343.44 and 161.57 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.75 : 343.44 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.75/343.44 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.75x = 343.44 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.75x = 55,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,489.60/248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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