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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.47, 371.21 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.47, 371.21 and 160.88 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.47 : 371.21 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.47/371.21 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.47x = 371.21 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.47x = 59,717.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,717.60/247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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