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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.77, 524.65 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.77, 524.65 and 106.30 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.77 : 524.65 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.77/524.65 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.77x = 524.65 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.77x = 55,767.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,767.94/349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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