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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 524.10 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 524.10 and 166.72 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 524.10 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/524.10 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 524.10 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 87,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,377.95/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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