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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 522.15 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 522.15 and 165.51 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 522.15 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/522.15 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 522.15 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 86,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421.05/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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