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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.37, 527.37 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.37, 527.37 and 168.83 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.37 : 527.37 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.37/527.37 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.37x = 527.37 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.37x = 89,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,032.40/351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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