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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 343.50 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 343.50 and 161.58 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 343.50 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/343.50 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 343.50 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 55,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,502.73/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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