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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 341.59 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 341.59 and 160.31 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 341.59 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/341.59 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 341.59 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 54,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,760.29/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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