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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 341.04 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 341.04 and 159.87 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 341.04 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/341.04 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 341.04 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 54,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,522.06/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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