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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 520.97 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 520.97 and 164.50 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 520.97 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/520.97 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 520.97 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 85,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,697.44/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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