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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 522.84 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 522.84 and 166.10 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 522.84 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/522.84 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 522.84 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 86,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,843.72/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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