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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 520.81 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 520.81 and 165.24 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 520.81 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/520.81 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 520.81 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 86,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,058.23/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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