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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.62 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.62 and 166.20 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.62 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.62 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.62 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 87,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,524.24/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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