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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 524.42 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 524.42 and 164.53 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 524.42 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/524.42 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 524.42 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 86,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,279.38/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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