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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 370.59 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 370.59 and 164.89 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 370.59 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/370.59 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 370.59 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 61,106.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,106.59/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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