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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 370.78 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 370.78 and 164.50 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 370.78 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/370.78 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 370.78 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 60,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,991.97/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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