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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.67, 525.31 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.67, 525.31 and 168.24 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.67 : 525.31 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.67/525.31 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.67x = 525.31 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.67x = 88,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,378.15/350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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