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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 342 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 342 and 159.35 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 342 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/342 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 342 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 54,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,495.99/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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