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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 524.26 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 524.26 and 167.56 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 524.26 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/524.26 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 524.26 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 87,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,845.56/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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