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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.93, 341.98 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.93, 341.98 and 159.43 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.93 : 341.98 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.93/341.98 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.93x = 341.98 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.93x = 54,521.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,521.87/247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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