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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.74, 341.82 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.74, 341.82 and 164.67 is: 227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.74 : 341.82 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.74/341.82 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.74x = 341.82 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.74x = 56,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,287.50/247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.20

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