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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 341.47 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 341.47 and 164.52 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 341.47 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/341.47 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 341.47 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 56,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,178.64/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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