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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.75 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.75 and 167.27 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.75 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.75 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.75 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 87,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,771.47/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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