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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.74, 341.78 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.74, 341.78 and 163.80 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.74 : 341.78 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.74/341.78 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.74x = 341.78 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.74x = 55,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,982.75/247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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