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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 525.03 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 525.03 and 167.50 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 525.03 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/525.03 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 525.03 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 87,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,942.53/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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