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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 341.55 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 341.55 and 164.77 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 341.55 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/341.55 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 341.55 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 56,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,276.34/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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