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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.59, 525.08 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.59, 525.08 and 168.11 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.59 : 525.08 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.59/525.08 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.59x = 525.08 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.59x = 88,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,269.47/350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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