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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 341.36 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 341.36 and 160.13 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 341.36 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/341.36 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 341.36 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 54,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661.98/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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