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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 527.83 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 527.83 and 166.84 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 527.83 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/527.83 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 527.83 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 88,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,063.16/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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