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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 344.70 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 344.70 and 161.19 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 344.70 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/344.70 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 344.70 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 55,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,562.19/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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