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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 341.93 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 341.93 and 160.37 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 341.93 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/341.93 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 341.93 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 54,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,835.31/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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