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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 521.37 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 521.37 and 165.60 is: 248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 521.37 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/521.37 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 521.37 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 86,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,338.87/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.06

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