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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.97, 527.87 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.97, 527.87 and 166.76 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.97 : 527.87 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.97/527.87 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.97x = 527.87 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.97x = 88,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,026.95/351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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