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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 526.80 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 526.80 and 168.54 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 526.80 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/526.80 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 526.80 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 88,786.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,786.87/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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