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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 525.49 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 525.49 and 167.60 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 525.49 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/525.49 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 525.49 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 88,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,072.12/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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