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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 343.38 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 343.38 and 161.66 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 343.38 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/343.38 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 343.38 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 55,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,510.81/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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