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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 522.87 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 522.87 and 166.01 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 522.87 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/522.87 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 522.87 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 86,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,799.03/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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