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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 527.01 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 527.01 and 168.78 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 527.01 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/527.01 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 527.01 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 88,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,950.09/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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