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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.42, 529.68 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.42, 529.68 and 168.16 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.42 : 529.68 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.42/529.68 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.42x = 529.68 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.42x = 89,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,072.34/353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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