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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.93 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.93 and 167.31 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.93 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.93 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.93 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 87,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,825.02/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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