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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 524.22 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 524.22 and 164.39 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 524.22 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/524.22 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 524.22 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 86,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,173.90/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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