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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 524.48 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 524.48 and 106.14 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 524.48 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/524.48 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 524.48 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 55,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,668.31/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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