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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.42, 523.88 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.42, 523.88 and 166.72 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.42 : 523.88 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.42/523.88 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.42x = 523.88 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.42x = 87,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,341.27/349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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