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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 527.91 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 527.91 and 167.23 is: 250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 527.91 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/527.91 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 527.91 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 88,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,282.39/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.64

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