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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.53, 521.33 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.53, 521.33 and 164.98 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.53 : 521.33 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.53/521.33 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.53x = 521.33 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.53x = 86,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,009.02/347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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