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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.86, 524.34 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.86, 524.34 and 167.31 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.86 : 524.34 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.86/524.34 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.86x = 524.34 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.86x = 87,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,727.33/349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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