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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 521.81 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 521.81 and 165.09 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 521.81 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/521.81 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 521.81 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 86,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,144.79/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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