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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.05, 525.96 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.05, 525.96 and 168.19 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.05 : 525.96 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.05/525.96 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.05x = 525.96 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.05x = 88,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,459.90/351.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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