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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 341.52 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 341.52 and 159.06 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 341.52 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/341.52 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 341.52 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 54,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322.17/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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