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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 342.96 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 342.96 and 161.30 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 342.96 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/342.96 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 342.96 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 55,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,319.45/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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