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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 523.01 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 523.01 and 165.84 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 523.01 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/523.01 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 523.01 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 86,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,735.98/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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