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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 525.40 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 525.40 and 165.15 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 525.40 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/525.40 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 525.40 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 86,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,766.36/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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