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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 524.61 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 524.61 and 167.49 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 524.61 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/524.61 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 524.61 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 87,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,866.93/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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