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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 523.56 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 523.56 and 105.55 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 523.56 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/523.56 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 523.56 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 55,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,261.76/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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