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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 525.76 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 525.76 and 167.79 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 525.76 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/525.76 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 525.76 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 88,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,213.80/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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