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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 526.79 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 526.79 and 168.55 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 526.79 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/526.79 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 526.79 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 88,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,790.45/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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