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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.27, 524.04 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.27, 524.04 and 166.57 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.27 : 524.04 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.27/524.04 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.27x = 524.04 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.27x = 87,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,289.34/349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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