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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 343.17 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 343.17 and 161.52 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 343.17 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/343.17 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 343.17 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 55,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,428.82/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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