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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 520.73 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 520.73 and 164.57 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 520.73 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/520.73 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 520.73 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 85,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,696.66/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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