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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.07, 340.66 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.07, 340.66 and 168.10 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.07 : 340.66 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.07/340.66 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.07x = 340.66 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.07x = 57,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,264.95/247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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