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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 340.92 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 340.92 and 158.60 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 340.92 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/340.92 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 340.92 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 54,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,068.59/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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