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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 525.48 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 525.48 and 167.88 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 525.48 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/525.48 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 525.48 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 88,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,217.58/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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