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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 526.94 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 526.94 and 168.75 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 526.94 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/526.94 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 526.94 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 88,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,920.28/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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