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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 524.62 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 524.62 and 106.26 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 524.62 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/524.62 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 524.62 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 55,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746.12/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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