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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.37, 521.04 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.37, 521.04 and 164.89 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.37 : 521.04 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.37/521.04 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.37x = 521.04 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.37x = 85,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,915.56/347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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