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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 341.64 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 341.64 and 160.26 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 341.64 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/341.64 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 341.64 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 54,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,751.23/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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