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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 524.08 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 524.08 and 167.15 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 524.08 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/524.08 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 524.08 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 87,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,599.97/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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