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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 521.34 and 165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 521.34 and 165.31 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 521.34 = 165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/521.34 = 165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 521.34 × 165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 86,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,182.72/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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