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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.53, 521.20 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.53, 521.20 and 164.74 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.53 : 521.20 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.53/521.20 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.53x = 521.20 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.53x = 85,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862.49/347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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