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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 520.82 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 520.82 and 164.46 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 520.82 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/520.82 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 520.82 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 85,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,653.23/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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