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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 522.48 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 522.48 and 166.05 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 522.48 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/522.48 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 522.48 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 86,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,757.80/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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