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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647, 970.49 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647, 970.49 and 160.05 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 970.49 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/970.49 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 970.49 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 155,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,326.92/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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