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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 522.44 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 522.44 and 165.75 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 522.44 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/522.44 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 522.44 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 86,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593.60/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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