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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 524.14 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 524.14 and 166.89 is: 250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 524.14 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/524.14 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 524.14 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 87,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,471.10/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.20

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