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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 525.18 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 525.18 and 167.59 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 525.18 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/525.18 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 525.18 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 88,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.92/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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