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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.57, 524.45 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.57, 524.45 and 166.71 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.57 : 524.45 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.57/524.45 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.57x = 524.45 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.57x = 87,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,431.06/349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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