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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 526.88 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 526.88 and 168.80 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 526.88 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/526.88 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 526.88 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 88,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,937.34/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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