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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 525.42 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 525.42 and 167.92 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 525.42 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/525.42 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 525.42 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 88,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,228.53/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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