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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.85, 524.81 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.85, 524.81 and 106.34 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.85 : 524.81 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.85/524.81 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.85x = 524.81 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.85x = 55,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,805.94/349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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