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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 524.38 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 524.38 and 166.94 is: 250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 524.38 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/524.38 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 524.38 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 87,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,540.00/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.36

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