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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 524.63 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 524.63 and 106.21 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 524.63 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/524.63 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 524.63 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 55,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,720.95/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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