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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 344.35 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 344.35 and 161.04 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 344.35 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/344.35 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 344.35 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 55,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455.62/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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