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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.65, 971.46 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.65, 971.46 and 160.70 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.65 : 971.46 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.65/971.46 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.65x = 971.46 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.65x = 156,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,108.36/647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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