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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 523.67 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 523.67 and 166.37 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 523.67 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/523.67 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 523.67 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 87,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,119.53/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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