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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.11 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.11 and 160.68 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.11 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.11 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.11 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 59,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,469.27/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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