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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 526.17 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 526.17 and 168.25 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 526.17 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/526.17 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 526.17 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 88,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,528.10/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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