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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 341.06 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 341.06 and 159.92 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 341.06 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/341.06 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 341.06 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 54,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542.32/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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