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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.49, 971.21 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.49, 971.21 and 160.55 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.49 : 971.21 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.49/971.21 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.49x = 971.21 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.49x = 155,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,922.91/647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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