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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 521.15 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 521.15 and 164.88 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 521.15 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/521.15 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 521.15 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 85,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,926.39/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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