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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 524.15 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 524.15 and 105.94 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 524.15 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/524.15 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 524.15 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 55,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,528.97/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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