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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 527.16 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 527.16 and 168.78 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 527.16 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/527.16 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 527.16 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 88,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,974.06/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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