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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.45, 525.72 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.45, 525.72 and 167.69 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.45 : 525.72 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.45/525.72 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.45x = 525.72 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.45x = 88,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,154.52/350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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