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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.06, 522.86 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.06, 522.86 and 166.60 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.06 : 522.86 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.06/522.86 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.06x = 522.86 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.06x = 87,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,108.48/349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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