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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.37, 526.92 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.37, 526.92 and 168.85 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.37 : 526.92 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.37/526.92 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.37x = 526.92 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.37x = 88,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,970.44/351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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