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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 529.74 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 529.74 and 168.04 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 529.74 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/529.74 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 529.74 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 89,017.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,017.51/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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