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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 340.50 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 340.50 and 168.32 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 340.50 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/340.50 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 340.50 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 57,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,311.26/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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