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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 523.20 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 523.20 and 166.39 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 523.20 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/523.20 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 523.20 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 87,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,055.25/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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