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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 522.99 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 522.99 and 166.14 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 522.99 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/522.99 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 522.99 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 86,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,889.56/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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