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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 520.76 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 520.76 and 164.48 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 520.76 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/520.76 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 520.76 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 85,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,654.60/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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