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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 971.72 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 971.72 and 160.87 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 971.72 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/971.72 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 971.72 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 156,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,318.17/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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