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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 372 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 372 and 161.43 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 372 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/372 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 372 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 60,051.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,051.96/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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