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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 526.52 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 526.52 and 168.32 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 526.52 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/526.52 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 526.52 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 88,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,623.85/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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