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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 522.87 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 522.87 and 165.81 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 522.87 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/522.87 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 522.87 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 86,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,697.07/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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