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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 521.33 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 521.33 and 164.87 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 521.33 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/521.33 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 521.33 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 85,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,948.25/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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