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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 523.04 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 523.04 and 165.96 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 523.04 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/523.04 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 523.04 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 86,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,803.72/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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