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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 524.82 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 524.82 and 167.15 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 524.82 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/524.82 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 524.82 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 87,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,723.66/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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