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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 521.85 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 521.85 and 165.32 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 521.85 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/521.85 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 521.85 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 86,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,272.24/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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