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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 524.04 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 524.04 and 166.76 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 524.04 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/524.04 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 524.04 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 87,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,388.91/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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