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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 524.85 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 524.85 and 106.43 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 524.85 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/524.85 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 524.85 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 55,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,859.71/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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