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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.34 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.34 and 168.37 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.34 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.34 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.34 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 88,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,620.31/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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