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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.98, 343.46 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.98, 343.46 and 161.50 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.98 : 343.46 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.98/343.46 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.98x = 343.46 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.98x = 55,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,468.79/248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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