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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 527.08 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 527.08 and 166.34 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 527.08 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/527.08 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 527.08 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 87,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,676.01/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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