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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 341.09 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 341.09 and 164.30 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 341.09 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/341.09 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 341.09 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 56,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,038.56/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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