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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 344.68 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 344.68 and 161.26 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 344.68 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/344.68 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 344.68 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 55,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581.83/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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