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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 525.38 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 525.38 and 168.02 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 525.38 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/525.38 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 525.38 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 88,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,274.35/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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