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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.75, 525.78 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.75, 525.78 and 168.10 is: 251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 525.78 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/525.78 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 525.78 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 88,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,382.30/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.98

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