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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 342.08 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 342.08 and 159.28 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 342.08 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/342.08 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 342.08 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 54,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,486.50/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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