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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 341.65 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 341.65 and 160.29 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 341.65 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/341.65 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 341.65 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 54,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762.28/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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