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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.87, 525.69 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.87, 525.69 and 168.01 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.87 : 525.69 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.87/525.69 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.87x = 525.69 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.87x = 88,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,319.86/350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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