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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 341.82 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 341.82 and 160.44 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 341.82 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/341.82 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 341.82 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 54,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,841.60/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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