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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 522.81 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 522.81 and 165.99 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 522.81 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/522.81 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 522.81 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 86,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,781.23/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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