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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 343.76 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 343.76 and 160.81 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 343.76 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/343.76 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 343.76 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 55,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278.38/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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