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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.64, 524.40 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.64, 524.40 and 106.16 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.64 : 524.40 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.64/524.40 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.64x = 524.40 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.64x = 55,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,670.30/349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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