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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 370.80 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 370.80 and 166.68 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 370.80 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/370.80 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 370.80 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 61,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,804.94/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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