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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.43, 523.85 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.43, 523.85 and 166.77 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.43 : 523.85 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.43/523.85 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.43x = 523.85 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.43x = 87,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,361.63/349.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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