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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 521.60 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 521.60 and 165.14 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 521.60 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/521.60 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 521.60 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 86,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,135.55/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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