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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 523.06 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 523.06 and 166.08 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 523.06 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/523.06 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 523.06 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 86,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,866.94/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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