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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 523.59 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 523.59 and 105.60 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 523.59 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/523.59 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 523.59 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 55,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291.10/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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