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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 524.94 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 524.94 and 167.36 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 524.94 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/524.94 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 524.94 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 87,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,853.96/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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