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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.75, 521.28 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.75, 521.28 and 164.82 is: 247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.75 : 521.28 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.75/521.28 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.75x = 521.28 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.75x = 85,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,917.37/347.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.07

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