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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.37, 527.25 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.37, 527.25 and 168.85 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.37 : 527.25 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.37/527.25 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.37x = 527.25 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.37x = 89,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,026.16/351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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