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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 525.09 and 167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 525.09 and 167.37 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 525.09 = 167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/525.09 = 167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 525.09 × 167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 87,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,884.31/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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