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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 526.86 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 526.86 and 168.58 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 526.86 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/526.86 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 526.86 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 88,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,818.06/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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