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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.59, 521.53 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.59, 521.53 and 164.98 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.59 : 521.53 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.59/521.53 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.59x = 521.53 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.59x = 86,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,042.02/347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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