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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 526.40 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 526.40 and 168.40 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 526.40 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/526.40 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 526.40 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 88,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,645.76/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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