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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 527.49 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 527.49 and 168.84 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 527.49 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/527.49 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 527.49 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 89,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,061.41/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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