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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 522.84 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 522.84 and 166.20 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 522.84 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/522.84 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 522.84 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 86,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,896.01/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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