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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 343.51 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 343.51 and 161.55 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 343.51 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/343.51 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 343.51 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 55,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494.04/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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