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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 526.32 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 526.32 and 168.14 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 526.32 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/526.32 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 526.32 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 88,496.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,496.76/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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