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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 341.75 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 341.75 and 164.87 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 341.75 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/341.75 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 341.75 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 56,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341.79/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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