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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.41, 341.48 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.41, 341.48 and 168.77 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.41 : 341.48 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.41/341.48 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.41x = 341.48 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.41x = 57,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631.58/247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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