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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 526.08 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 526.08 and 168.08 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 526.08 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/526.08 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 526.08 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 88,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,423.53/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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