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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.96, 341.85 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.96, 341.85 and 165.07 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.96 : 341.85 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.96/341.85 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.96x = 341.85 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.96x = 56,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,429.18/247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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