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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 524.40 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 524.40 and 166.90 is: 250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 524.40 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/524.40 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 524.40 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 87,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,522.36/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.36

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