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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 341.10 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 341.10 and 160.02 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 341.10 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/341.10 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 341.10 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 54,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,582.82/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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