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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.41, 530.02 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.41, 530.02 and 168.13 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.41 : 530.02 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.41/530.02 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.41x = 530.02 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.41x = 89,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,112.26/353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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