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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 522.48 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 522.48 and 163.25 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 522.48 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/522.48 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 522.48 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 85,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,294.86/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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