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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 521.17 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 521.17 and 165.17 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 521.17 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/521.17 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 521.17 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 86,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,082.54/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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