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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.75, 522.78 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.75, 522.78 and 165.82 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 522.78 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/522.78 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 522.78 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 86,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,687.38/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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