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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 340.80 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 340.80 and 164.04 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 340.80 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/340.80 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 340.80 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 55,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,904.83/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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