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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 520.88 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 520.88 and 164.52 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 520.88 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/520.88 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 520.88 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 85,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,694.36/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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