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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 528.80 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 528.80 and 167.42 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 528.80 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/528.80 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 528.80 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 88,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,530.86/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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