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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.81, 524.88 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.81, 524.88 and 167.18 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.81 : 524.88 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.81/524.88 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.81x = 524.88 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.81x = 87,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,747.55/349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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