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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 526 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 526 and 168.02 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 526 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/526 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 526 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 88,378.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,378.52/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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