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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.43 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.43 and 167.75 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.43 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.43 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.43 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 88,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,138.26/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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