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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 341.73 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 341.73 and 159.09 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 341.73 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/341.73 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 341.73 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 54,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,365.83/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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