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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 520.71 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 520.71 and 164.49 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 520.71 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/520.71 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 520.71 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 85,651.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,651.59/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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