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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 370.94 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 370.94 and 166.68 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 370.94 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/370.94 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 370.94 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 61,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,828.28/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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