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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 343.74 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 343.74 and 160.58 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 343.74 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/343.74 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 343.74 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 55,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197.77/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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