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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 523.98 and 166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 523.98 and 166.67 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 523.98 = 166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/523.98 = 166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 523.98 × 166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 87,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,333.98/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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