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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 341.58 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 341.58 and 158.94 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 341.58 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/341.58 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 341.58 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 54,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290.73/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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