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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 370.89 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 370.89 and 166.41 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 370.89 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/370.89 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 370.89 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 61,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,719.80/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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