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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 340.81 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 340.81 and 168.67 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 340.81 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/340.81 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 340.81 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 57,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,482.51/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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