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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.13, 343.81 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.13, 343.81 and 161.95 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.13 : 343.81 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.13/343.81 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.13x = 343.81 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.13x = 55,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679.22/249.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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