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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 520.36 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 520.36 and 164.28 is: 246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 520.36 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/520.36 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 520.36 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 85,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,484.74/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.35

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