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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.85, 524.55 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.85, 524.55 and 167.51 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.85 : 524.55 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.85/524.55 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.85x = 524.55 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.85x = 87,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,867.37/349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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