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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.76, 344.75 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.76, 344.75 and 161.26 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.76 : 344.75 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.76/344.75 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.76x = 344.75 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.76x = 55,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591.85/249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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