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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.87 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.87 and 106.52 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.87 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.87 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.87 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 55,909.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,909.93/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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