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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 526.20 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 526.20 and 168.42 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 526.20 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/526.20 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 526.20 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 88,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,622.60/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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