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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 526.17 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 526.17 and 168.20 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 526.17 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/526.17 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 526.17 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 88,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,501.79/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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