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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 341.60 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 341.60 and 164.72 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 341.60 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/341.60 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 341.60 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 56,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,268.35/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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