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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 343.82 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 343.82 and 161.62 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 343.82 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/343.82 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 343.82 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 55,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,567.73/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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