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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 341.41 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 341.41 and 164.55 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 341.41 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/341.41 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 341.41 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 56,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,179.02/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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