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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.17 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.17 and 168.27 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.17 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.17 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.17 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 88,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,538.63/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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