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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.57, 525.83 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.57, 525.83 and 168.09 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.57 : 525.83 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.57/525.83 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.57x = 525.83 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.57x = 88,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,385.92/350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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