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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.04, 523.19 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.04, 523.19 and 166.19 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.04 : 523.19 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.04/523.19 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.04x = 523.19 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.04x = 86,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,946.75/349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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