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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 344.30 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 344.30 and 161.14 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 344.30 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/344.30 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 344.30 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 55,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,480.50/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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