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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 524.60 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 524.60 and 166.87 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 524.60 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/524.60 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 524.60 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 87,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,540.00/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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