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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.46, 524.13 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.46, 524.13 and 105.95 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.46 : 524.13 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.46/524.13 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.46x = 524.13 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.46x = 55,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,532.88/349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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