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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 528.98 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 528.98 and 167.72 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 528.98 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/528.98 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 528.98 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 88,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,719.44/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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