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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.01, 526.11 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.01, 526.11 and 168.49 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.01 : 526.11 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.01/526.11 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.01x = 526.11 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.01x = 88,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,644.27/351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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