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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 370.16 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 370.16 and 164.76 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 370.16 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/370.16 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 370.16 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 60,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,987.56/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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