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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 521.81 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 521.81 and 165.34 is: 247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 521.81 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/521.81 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 521.81 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 86,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,272.63/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.86

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