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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 340.99 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 340.99 and 159.82 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 340.99 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/340.99 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 340.99 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 54,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496.62/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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