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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 525.52 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 525.52 and 168.04 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 525.52 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/525.52 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 525.52 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 88,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,307.06/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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