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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 523.44 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 523.44 and 166.41 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 523.44 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/523.44 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 523.44 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 87,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,105.65/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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