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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.17, 523.75 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.17, 523.75 and 105.70 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.17 : 523.75 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.17/523.75 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.17x = 523.75 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.17x = 55,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,360.38/349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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