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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.09, 523.55 and 156.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.09, 523.55 and 156.67 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.09 : 523.55 = 156.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.09/523.55 = 156.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.09x = 523.55 × 156.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.09x = 82,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,023.80/349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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