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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 525.23 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 525.23 and 167.45 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 525.23 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/525.23 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 525.23 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 87,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,949.76/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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