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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 342.03 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 342.03 and 160.53 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 342.03 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/342.03 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 342.03 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 54,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,906.08/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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