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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.04, 343.88 and 161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.04, 343.88 and 161.80 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.04 : 343.88 = 161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.04/343.88 = 161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.04x = 343.88 × 161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.04x = 55,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,639.78/249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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