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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 523.29 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 523.29 and 166.07 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 523.29 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/523.29 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 523.29 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 86,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,902.77/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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