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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 522.90 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 522.90 and 165.90 is: 248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 522.90 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/522.90 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 522.90 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 86,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749.11/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.86

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