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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.96 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.96 and 168.04 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.96 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.96 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.96 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 89,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,054.48/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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