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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 521.86 and 165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 521.86 and 165.31 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 521.86 = 165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/521.86 = 165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 521.86 × 165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 86,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,268.68/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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