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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 526.77 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 526.77 and 168.89 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 526.77 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/526.77 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 526.77 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 88,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,963.55/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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