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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 522.74 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 522.74 and 166.12 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 522.74 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/522.74 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 522.74 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 86,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,837.57/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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