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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 522.59 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 522.59 and 165.95 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 522.59 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/522.59 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 522.59 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 86,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,723.81/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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