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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.93, 527.43 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.93, 527.43 and 168.96 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.93 : 527.43 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.93/527.43 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.93x = 527.43 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.93x = 89,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,111.09/351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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