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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 527.14 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 527.14 and 168.74 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 527.14 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/527.14 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 527.14 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 88,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,949.60/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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