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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 522.99 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 522.99 and 166.11 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 522.99 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/522.99 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 522.99 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 86,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,873.04/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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