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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 523.71 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 523.71 and 166.41 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 523.71 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/523.71 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 523.71 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 87,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,150.58/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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