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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.63 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.63 and 106.27 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.63 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.63 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.63 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 55,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752.43/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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