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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 523.76 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 523.76 and 166.34 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 523.76 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/523.76 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 523.76 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 87,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,122.24/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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