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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 524.41 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 524.41 and 106.18 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 524.41 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/524.41 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 524.41 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 55,681.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,681.85/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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