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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 527.27 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 527.27 and 168.81 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 527.27 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/527.27 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 527.27 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 89,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,007.60/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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