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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 524.18 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 524.18 and 166.88 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 524.18 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/524.18 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 524.18 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 87,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,475.16/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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