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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.31, 527.97 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.31, 527.97 and 167.02 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 527.97 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/527.97 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 527.97 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 88,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,178.07/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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