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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 522.54 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 522.54 and 163.26 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 522.54 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/522.54 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 522.54 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 85,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,309.88/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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