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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 521.70 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 521.70 and 165.39 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 521.70 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/521.70 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 521.70 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 86,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,283.96/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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