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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 522.48 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 522.48 and 163.32 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 522.48 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/522.48 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 522.48 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 85,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,330.09/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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