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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 525.65 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 525.65 and 168.14 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 525.65 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/525.65 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 525.65 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 88,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,379.32/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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