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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 523.83 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 523.83 and 105.74 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 523.83 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/523.83 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 523.83 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 55,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,389.13/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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