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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 341.31 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 341.31 and 160.04 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 341.31 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/341.31 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 341.31 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 54,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,623.25/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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