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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 524.17 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 524.17 and 105.98 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 524.17 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/524.17 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 524.17 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 55,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551.54/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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