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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 343.44 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 343.44 and 161.44 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 343.44 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/343.44 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 343.44 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 55,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,444.95/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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