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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.13, 527.46 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.13, 527.46 and 168.98 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.13 : 527.46 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.13/527.46 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.13x = 527.46 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.13x = 89,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,127.55/352.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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