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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 343.47 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 343.47 and 160.30 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 343.47 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/343.47 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 343.47 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 55,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,055.72/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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