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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.51, 341.62 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.51, 341.62 and 168.99 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.51 : 341.62 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.51/341.62 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.51x = 341.62 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.51x = 57,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,728.66/247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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