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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 522.36 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 522.36 and 165.51 is: 248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 522.36 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/522.36 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 522.36 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 86,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,455.80/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.33

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