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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 344.34 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 344.34 and 161.06 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 344.34 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/344.34 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 344.34 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 55,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,457.68/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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