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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.47, 341.80 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.47, 341.80 and 164.43 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.47 : 341.80 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.47/341.80 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.47x = 341.80 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.47x = 56,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202.69/247.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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