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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 521.81 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 521.81 and 165.41 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 521.81 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/521.81 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 521.81 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 86,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,309.16/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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