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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.11, 970.66 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.11, 970.66 and 160.16 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.11 : 970.66 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.11/970.66 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.11x = 970.66 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.11x = 155,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,460.91/647.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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