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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.66 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.66 and 167.68 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.66 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.66 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.66 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 88,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,142.67/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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