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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 341.34 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 341.34 and 160.14 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 341.34 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/341.34 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 341.34 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 54,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,662.19/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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