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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 341.26 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 341.26 and 164.36 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 341.26 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/341.26 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 341.26 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 56,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,089.49/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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