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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 526.96 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 526.96 and 168.64 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 526.96 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/526.96 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 526.96 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 88,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,866.42/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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