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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 524.51 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 524.51 and 106.35 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 524.51 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/524.51 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 524.51 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 55,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,781.11/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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