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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.55, 520.87 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.55, 520.87 and 165 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.55 : 520.87 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.55/520.87 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.55x = 520.87 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.55x = 85,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943.55/347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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