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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 523.44 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 523.44 and 166.38 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 523.44 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/523.44 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 523.44 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 87,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089.95/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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