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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 526.23 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 526.23 and 168.17 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 526.23 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/526.23 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 526.23 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 88,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,493.47/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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