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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 522.23 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 522.23 and 165.50 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 522.23 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/522.23 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 522.23 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 86,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,429.07/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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