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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 520.99 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 520.99 and 164.42 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 520.99 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/520.99 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 520.99 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 85,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,661.18/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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