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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 524.50 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 524.50 and 106.14 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 524.50 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/524.50 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 524.50 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 55,670.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,670.43/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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