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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.99, 970.47 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.99, 970.47 and 160.03 is: 240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.99 : 970.47 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.99/970.47 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.99x = 970.47 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.99x = 155,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,304.31/646.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.04

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