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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.79, 342.16 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.79, 342.16 and 160.62 is: 221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.79 : 342.16 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.79/342.16 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.79x = 342.16 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.79x = 54,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,956.05/247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.78

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