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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 527.26 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 527.26 and 168.92 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 527.26 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/527.26 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 527.26 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 89,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,064.76/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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