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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 521.86 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 521.86 and 165.32 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 521.86 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/521.86 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 521.86 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 86,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,271.29/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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