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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 526.14 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 526.14 and 168.12 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 526.14 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/526.14 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 526.14 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 88,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,454.66/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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