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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 524.73 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 524.73 and 167.12 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 524.73 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/524.73 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 524.73 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 87,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,692.88/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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