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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 524.38 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 524.38 and 164.46 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 524.38 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/524.38 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 524.38 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 86,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,240.94/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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