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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 521.28 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 521.28 and 164.97 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 521.28 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/521.28 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 521.28 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 85,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,995.56/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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