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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.87, 341.91 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.87, 341.91 and 160.54 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.87 : 341.91 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.87/341.91 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.87x = 341.91 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.87x = 54,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,888.52/247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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