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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.57, 521.16 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.57, 521.16 and 165 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.57 : 521.16 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.57/521.16 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.57x = 521.16 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.57x = 85,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,991.40/347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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