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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 342.01 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 342.01 and 159.20 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 342.01 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/342.01 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 342.01 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 54,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,445.88/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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