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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 522.72 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 522.72 and 165.88 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 522.72 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/522.72 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 522.72 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 86,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,708.79/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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