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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.23, 341.15 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.23, 341.15 and 160.02 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.23 : 341.15 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.23/341.15 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.23x = 341.15 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.23x = 54,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590.02/247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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