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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.09, 523.56 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.09, 523.56 and 166.34 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.09 : 523.56 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.09/523.56 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.09x = 523.56 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.09x = 87,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,088.97/349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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