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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 524.57 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 524.57 and 167.29 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 524.57 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/524.57 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 524.57 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 87,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,755.32/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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