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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 527.02 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 527.02 and 168.72 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 527.02 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/527.02 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 527.02 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 88,918.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,918.81/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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