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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 521.93 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 521.93 and 163.23 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 521.93 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/521.93 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 521.93 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 85,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,193.82/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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