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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 341.10 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 341.10 and 158.70 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 341.10 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/341.10 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 341.10 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 54,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,132.57/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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