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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.22, 523.97 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.22, 523.97 and 166.50 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.22 : 523.97 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.22/523.97 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.22x = 523.97 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.22x = 87,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,241.01/349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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