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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.70, 526.70 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.70, 526.70 and 168.50 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.70 : 526.70 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.70/526.70 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.70x = 526.70 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.70x = 88,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,750.69/351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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