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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 526.91 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 526.91 and 168.58 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 526.91 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/526.91 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 526.91 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 88,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,826.30/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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