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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 340.88 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 340.88 and 158.63 is: 218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 340.88 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/340.88 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 340.88 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 54,072.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,072.09/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.79

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