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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.77, 521.40 and 164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.77, 521.40 and 164.95 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.77 : 521.40 = 164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.77/521.40 = 164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.77x = 521.40 × 164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.77x = 86,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,004.93/347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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