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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.09, 970.62 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.09, 970.62 and 160.13 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.09 : 970.62 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.09/970.62 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.09x = 970.62 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.09x = 155,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,425.38/647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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