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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 370.36 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 370.36 and 160.46 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 370.36 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/370.36 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 370.36 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 59,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427.97/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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