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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.01, 970.53 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.01, 970.53 and 160.07 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.01 : 970.53 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.01/970.53 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.01x = 970.53 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.01x = 155,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,347.88/647.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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