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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 524.90 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 524.90 and 106.46 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 524.90 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/524.90 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 524.90 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 55,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,880.85/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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