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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 521.66 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 521.66 and 165.16 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 521.66 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/521.66 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 521.66 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 86,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,157.37/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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