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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 523.43 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 523.43 and 166.25 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 523.43 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/523.43 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 523.43 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 87,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,021.34/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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