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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.35, 523.71 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.35, 523.71 and 166.97 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.35 : 523.71 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.35/523.71 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.35x = 523.71 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.35x = 87,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,441.24/349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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