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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 341.92 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 341.92 and 160.64 is: 221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 341.92 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/341.92 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 341.92 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 54,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926.03/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.55

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