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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 372.01 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 372.01 and 166.92 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 372.01 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/372.01 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 372.01 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 62,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,095.91/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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