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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.75, 522.77 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.75, 522.77 and 166.29 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 522.77 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/522.77 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 522.77 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 86,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,930.59/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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