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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 523.82 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 523.82 and 105.67 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 523.82 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/523.82 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 523.82 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 55,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,348.91/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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