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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 341.17 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 341.17 and 159.76 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 341.17 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/341.17 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 341.17 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 54,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,505.32/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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