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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 520.53 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 520.53 and 164.80 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 520.53 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/520.53 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 520.53 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 85,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,783.34/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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