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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.97, 524.83 and 106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.97, 524.83 and 106.42 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.97 : 524.83 = 106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.97/524.83 = 106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.97x = 524.83 × 106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.97x = 55,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,852.41/349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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