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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 520.61 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 520.61 and 164.36 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 520.61 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/520.61 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 520.61 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 85,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,567.94/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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