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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 523.31 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 523.31 and 163.84 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 523.31 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/523.31 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 523.31 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 85,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,738.21/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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