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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 524.32 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 524.32 and 167.03 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 524.32 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/524.32 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 524.32 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 87,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,574.13/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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