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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 371.13 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 371.13 and 165.27 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 371.13 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/371.13 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 371.13 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 61,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,338.36/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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