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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 526.95 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 526.95 and 168.71 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 526.95 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/526.95 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 526.95 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 88,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,900.89/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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