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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 525.48 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 525.48 and 167.44 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 525.48 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/525.48 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 525.48 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 87,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,986.37/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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