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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 522.62 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 522.62 and 163.13 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 522.62 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/522.62 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 522.62 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 85,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,251.98/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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