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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.44, 524.58 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.44, 524.58 and 167.38 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.44 : 524.58 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.44/524.58 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.44x = 524.58 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.44x = 87,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,804.20/350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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