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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 522.09 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 522.09 and 165.81 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 522.09 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/522.09 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 522.09 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 86,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,567.74/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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