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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 525.90 and 167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 525.90 and 167.90 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 525.90 = 167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/525.90 = 167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 525.90 × 167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 88,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,298.61/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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