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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 525.62 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 525.62 and 167.87 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 525.62 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/525.62 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 525.62 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 88,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,237.56/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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