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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.19, 523.86 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.19, 523.86 and 105.71 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.19 : 523.86 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.19/523.86 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.19x = 523.86 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.19x = 55,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,378.55/349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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