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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 341.54 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 341.54 and 158.99 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 341.54 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/341.54 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 341.54 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 54,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,301.44/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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