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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 526.56 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 526.56 and 168.32 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 526.56 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/526.56 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 526.56 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 88,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,630.58/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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