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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 523.94 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 523.94 and 167.00 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 523.94 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/523.94 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 523.94 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 87,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,494.53/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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