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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 520.62 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 520.62 and 164.51 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 520.62 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/520.62 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 520.62 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 85,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,644.59/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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