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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 525.86 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 525.86 and 167.86 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 525.86 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/525.86 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 525.86 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 88,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,270.86/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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