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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 526.30 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 526.30 and 168.73 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 526.30 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/526.30 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 526.30 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 88,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,802.60/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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