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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.90, 525.64 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.90, 525.64 and 167.74 is: 251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.90 : 525.64 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.90/525.64 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.90x = 525.64 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.90x = 88,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,169.43/350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.27

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