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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 343.34 and 161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 343.34 and 161.47 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 343.34 = 161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/343.34 = 161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 343.34 × 161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 55,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,439.11/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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