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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 371.13 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 371.13 and 165.49 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 371.13 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/371.13 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 371.13 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 61,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,418.30/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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