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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.99, 521.99 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.99, 521.99 and 165.29 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.99 : 521.99 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.99/521.99 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.99x = 521.99 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.99x = 86,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,276.29/347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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