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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.33, 523.63 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.33, 523.63 and 166.51 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.33 : 523.63 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.33/523.63 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.33x = 523.63 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.33x = 87,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,189.63/349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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