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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 371.48 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 371.48 and 166.46 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 371.48 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/371.48 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 371.48 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 61,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,833.87/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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