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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.09, 523.45 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.09, 523.45 and 105.55 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.09 : 523.45 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.09/523.45 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.09x = 523.45 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.09x = 55,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250.15/349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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