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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.99, 524.81 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.99, 524.81 and 106.45 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.99 : 524.81 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.99/524.81 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.99x = 524.81 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.99x = 55,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,864.98/349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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