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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 344.16 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 344.16 and 161.92 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 344.16 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/344.16 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 344.16 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 55,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,726.39/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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