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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 525.84 and 167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 525.84 and 167.89 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 525.84 = 167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/525.84 = 167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 525.84 × 167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 88,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,282.32/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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