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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 526.16 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 526.16 and 168.10 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 526.16 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/526.16 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 526.16 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 88,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,447.50/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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