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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 525.48 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 525.48 and 168.04 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 525.48 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/525.48 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 525.48 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 88,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,301.66/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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