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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.43, 341.51 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.43, 341.51 and 168.86 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.43 : 341.51 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.43/341.51 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.43x = 341.51 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.43x = 57,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664.83/247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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