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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 524.23 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 524.23 and 164.46 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 524.23 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/524.23 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 524.23 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 86,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,212.66/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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