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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 521.96 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 521.96 and 165.58 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 521.96 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/521.96 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 521.96 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 86,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,424.94/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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