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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 521.67 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 521.67 and 165.38 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 521.67 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/521.67 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 521.67 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 86,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,273.78/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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