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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 526.05 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 526.05 and 168.05 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 526.05 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/526.05 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 526.05 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 88,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,402.70/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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