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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 370.68 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 370.68 and 160.70 is: 240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 370.68 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/370.68 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 370.68 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 59,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,566.42/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.88

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