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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 527.34 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 527.34 and 168.87 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 527.34 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/527.34 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 527.34 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 89,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,051.91/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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