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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 370.32 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 370.32 and 160.48 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 370.32 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/370.32 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 370.32 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 59,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428.95/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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