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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 525.60 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 525.60 and 168.15 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 525.60 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/525.60 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 525.60 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 88,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,379.64/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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