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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 341.96 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 341.96 and 160.47 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 341.96 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/341.96 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 341.96 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 54,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,873.52/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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