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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.87, 342.13 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.87, 342.13 and 160.55 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.87 : 342.13 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.87/342.13 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.87x = 342.13 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.87x = 54,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,927.26/247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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