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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 370.80 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 370.80 and 166.80 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 370.80 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/370.80 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 370.80 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 61,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,849.44/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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