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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 341.61 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 341.61 and 160.25 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 341.61 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/341.61 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 341.61 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 54,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,743.00/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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