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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 523.70 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 523.70 and 167.19 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 523.70 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/523.70 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 523.70 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 87,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,554.92/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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