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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 521.20 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 521.20 and 164.82 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 521.20 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/521.20 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 521.20 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 85,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,904.18/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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