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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 342.12 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 342.12 and 164.94 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 342.12 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/342.12 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 342.12 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 56,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,429.27/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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