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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 341.34 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 341.34 and 160.08 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 341.34 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/341.34 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 341.34 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 54,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,641.71/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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