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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.45, 520.73 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.45, 520.73 and 164.48 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.45 : 520.73 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.45/520.73 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.45x = 520.73 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.45x = 85,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,647.48/347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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