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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.65, 522.98 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.65, 522.98 and 165.95 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.65 : 522.98 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.65/522.98 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.65x = 522.98 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.65x = 86,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,788.53/348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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