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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 341.79 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 341.79 and 164.90 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 341.79 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/341.79 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 341.79 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 56,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,361.17/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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