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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 343.73 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 343.73 and 160.45 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 343.73 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/343.73 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 343.73 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 55,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148.96/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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