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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 521.24 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 521.24 and 164.94 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 521.24 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/521.24 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 521.24 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 85,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,970.55/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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