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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 525.05 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 525.05 and 167.38 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 525.05 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/525.05 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 525.05 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 87,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,881.35/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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