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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 342.08 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 342.08 and 165.02 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 342.08 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/342.08 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 342.08 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 56,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,447.51/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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