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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 341.50 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 341.50 and 160.24 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 341.50 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/341.50 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 341.50 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 54,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,721.96/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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