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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.67, 525.75 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.67, 525.75 and 167.96 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.67 : 525.75 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.67/525.75 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.67x = 525.75 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.67x = 88,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,302.34/350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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