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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.47, 341.52 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.47, 341.52 and 160.39 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.47 : 341.52 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.47/341.52 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.47x = 341.52 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.47x = 54,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,776.39/247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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