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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 523.35 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 523.35 and 166.56 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 523.35 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/523.35 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 523.35 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 87,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,170.90/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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