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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 527.24 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 527.24 and 168.77 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 527.24 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/527.24 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 527.24 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 88,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,978.81/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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