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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.32 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.32 and 168.12 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.32 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.32 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.32 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 88,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,484.92/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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