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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 343.95 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 343.95 and 160.72 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 343.95 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/343.95 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 343.95 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 55,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,279.64/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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