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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.11, 340.87 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.11, 340.87 and 159.63 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.11 : 340.87 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.11/340.87 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.11x = 340.87 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.11x = 54,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413.08/247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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