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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.17, 523.32 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.17, 523.32 and 166.15 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.17 : 523.32 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.17/523.32 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.17x = 523.32 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.17x = 86,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,948.62/349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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