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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.81, 526.38 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.81, 526.38 and 168.18 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 526.38 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/526.38 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 526.38 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 88,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,526.59/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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