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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.17, 341.16 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.17, 341.16 and 159.90 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.17 : 341.16 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.17/341.16 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.17x = 341.16 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.17x = 54,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,551.48/247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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