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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.32, 526.24 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.32, 526.24 and 168.53 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.32 : 526.24 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.32/526.24 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.32x = 526.24 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.32x = 88,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,687.23/351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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