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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 527.36 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 527.36 and 168.78 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 527.36 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/527.36 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 527.36 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 89,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,006.98/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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