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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.93, 526.14 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.93, 526.14 and 168.46 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.93 : 526.14 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.93/526.14 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.93x = 526.14 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.93x = 88,632.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,632.23/350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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