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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.45, 341.30 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.45, 341.30 and 164.53 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.45 : 341.30 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.45/341.30 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.45x = 341.30 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.45x = 56,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,152.38/247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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