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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 520.86 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 520.86 and 164.74 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 520.86 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/520.86 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 520.86 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 85,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,806.48/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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