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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.39, 524.18 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.39, 524.18 and 166.69 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.39 : 524.18 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.39/524.18 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.39x = 524.18 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.39x = 87,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,375.56/349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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