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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 527.18 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 527.18 and 168.75 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 527.18 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/527.18 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 527.18 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 88,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,960.78/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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