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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 524.32 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 524.32 and 167.04 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 524.32 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/524.32 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 524.32 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 87,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,582.41/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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