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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 370.93 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 370.93 and 166.31 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 370.93 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/370.93 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 370.93 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 61,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,689.37/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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