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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.77, 524.78 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.77, 524.78 and 167.15 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.77 : 524.78 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.77/524.78 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.77x = 524.78 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.77x = 87,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,713.52/349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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