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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.07, 526.61 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.07, 526.61 and 168.42 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.07 : 526.61 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.07/526.61 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.07x = 526.61 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.07x = 88,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,691.66/351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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