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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.13, 523.40 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.13, 523.40 and 166.59 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.13 : 523.40 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.13/523.40 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.13x = 523.40 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.13x = 87,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,192.37/349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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