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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.05, 523.68 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.05, 523.68 and 105.60 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.05 : 523.68 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.05/523.68 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.05x = 523.68 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.05x = 55,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,300.61/349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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