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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 526.85 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 526.85 and 168.60 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 526.85 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/526.85 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 526.85 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 88,826.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,826.07/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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