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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 521.83 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 521.83 and 165.11 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 521.83 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/521.83 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 521.83 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 86,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,160.86/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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