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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 523.96 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 523.96 and 166.68 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 523.96 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/523.96 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 523.96 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 87,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,333.65/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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