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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 342.39 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 342.39 and 159.57 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 342.39 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/342.39 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 342.39 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 54,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635.17/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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