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172% of what number is 602

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172% of 350 is 602.
User Asprtrmp
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Use the formula:

is / of = % / 100 (is over of equals to percent over 100)

Substitute the values.

602 / x = 172 / 100

Cross multiply.

172x = (602)(100)

172x = 60,200

Divide both sides by 172.

x = 350

Solution: 172% of 350 is 602.
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