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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 520.96 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 520.96 and 162.03 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 520.96 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/520.96 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 520.96 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 84,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,411.15/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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