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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 523.92 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 523.92 and 166.70 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 523.92 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/523.92 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 523.92 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 87,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,337.46/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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