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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 370.53 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 370.53 and 165.98 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 370.53 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/370.53 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 370.53 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 61,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,501.50/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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