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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.99, 342.27 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.99, 342.27 and 165.10 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.99 : 342.27 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.99/342.27 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.99x = 342.27 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.99x = 56,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,507.07/247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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