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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 342.04 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 342.04 and 165.03 is: 227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 342.04 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/342.04 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 342.04 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 56,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,446.86/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.84

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