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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 522.77 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 522.77 and 163.62 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 522.77 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/522.77 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 522.77 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 85,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,534.81/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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