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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 527.07 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 527.07 and 168.59 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 527.07 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/527.07 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 527.07 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 88,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,858.73/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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