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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 342.06 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 342.06 and 164.93 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 342.06 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/342.06 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 342.06 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 56,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,415.96/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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