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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 341.76 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 341.76 and 160.56 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 341.76 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/341.76 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 341.76 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 54,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,872.99/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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