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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 524.88 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 524.88 and 167.76 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 524.88 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/524.88 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 524.88 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 88,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,053.87/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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