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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 527.28 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 527.28 and 168.90 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 527.28 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/527.28 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 527.28 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 89,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,057.59/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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