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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 525.65 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 525.65 and 167.79 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 525.65 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/525.65 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 525.65 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 88,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,197.97/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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