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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 521.27 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 521.27 and 164.58 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 521.27 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/521.27 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 521.27 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 85,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,787.19/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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