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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 371.97 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 371.97 and 161.43 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 371.97 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/371.97 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 371.97 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 60,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,047.12/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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