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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 527.55 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 527.55 and 168.93 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 527.55 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/527.55 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 527.55 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 89,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,119.02/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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