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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 341.50 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 341.50 and 168.92 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 341.50 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/341.50 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 341.50 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 57,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,686.18/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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