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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 341.85 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 341.85 and 160.49 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 341.85 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/341.85 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 341.85 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 54,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,863.51/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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