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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 524.10 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 524.10 and 166.62 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 524.10 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/524.10 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 524.10 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 87,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,325.54/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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