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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.90, 526.01 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.90, 526.01 and 168.42 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.90 : 526.01 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.90/526.01 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.90x = 526.01 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.90x = 88,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,589.76/350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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