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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.30, 523.15 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.30, 523.15 and 166.82 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.30 : 523.15 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.30/523.15 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.30x = 523.15 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.30x = 87,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,270.39/349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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