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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 523.80 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 523.80 and 166.70 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 523.80 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/523.80 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 523.80 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 87,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,317.46/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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