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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.09, 343.68 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.09, 343.68 and 161.75 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.09 : 343.68 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.09/343.68 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.09x = 343.68 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.09x = 55,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,588.52/249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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