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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 523.88 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 523.88 and 167.02 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 523.88 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/523.88 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 523.88 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 87,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,498.44/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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