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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.33, 526.98 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.33, 526.98 and 168.17 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.33 : 526.98 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.33/526.98 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.33x = 526.98 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.33x = 88,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,622.24/351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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