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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 527.70 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 527.70 and 166.54 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 527.70 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/527.70 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 527.70 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 87,883.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,883.16/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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