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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.67 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.67 and 167.44 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.67 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.67 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.67 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 87,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,850.74/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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