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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.07, 524.79 and 167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.07, 524.79 and 167.21 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.07 : 524.79 = 167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.07/524.79 = 167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.07x = 524.79 × 167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.07x = 87,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,750.14/350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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