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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 526.71 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 526.71 and 168.64 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 526.71 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/526.71 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 526.71 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 88,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,824.70/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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