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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 522.68 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 522.68 and 165.69 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 522.68 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/522.68 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 522.68 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 86,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,602.02/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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