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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.65, 521.65 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.65, 521.65 and 162.47 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.65 : 521.65 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.65/521.65 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.65x = 521.65 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.65x = 84,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,752.97/347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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