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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 341.42 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 341.42 and 164.63 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 341.42 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/341.42 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 341.42 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 56,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,208.00/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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