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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 341.04 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 341.04 and 158.66 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 341.04 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/341.04 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 341.04 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 54,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109.41/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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