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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 522.63 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 522.63 and 165.96 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 522.63 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/522.63 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 522.63 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 86,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,735.67/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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