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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 524.32 and 106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 524.32 and 106.09 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 524.32 = 106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/524.32 = 106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 524.32 × 106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 55,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625.11/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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