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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.99, 342.49 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.99, 342.49 and 165.44 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.99 : 342.49 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.99/342.49 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.99x = 342.49 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.99x = 56,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,661.55/247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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