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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 524.18 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 524.18 and 166.77 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 524.18 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/524.18 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 524.18 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 87,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,417.50/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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