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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 341.58 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 341.58 and 164.74 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 341.58 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/341.58 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 341.58 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 56,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,271.89/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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