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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.47, 341.38 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.47, 341.38 and 168.76 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.47 : 341.38 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.47/341.38 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.47x = 341.38 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.47x = 57,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,611.29/247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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