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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 524.55 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 524.55 and 167.04 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 524.55 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/524.55 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 524.55 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 87,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,620.83/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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