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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.78, 342.05 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.78, 342.05 and 160.50 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.78 : 342.05 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.78/342.05 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.78x = 342.05 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.78x = 54,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899.03/247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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