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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 522.66 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 522.66 and 166.12 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 522.66 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/522.66 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 522.66 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 86,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,824.28/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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