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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 522.92 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 522.92 and 165.96 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 522.92 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/522.92 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 522.92 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 86,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,783.80/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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