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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.50, 529.90 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.50, 529.90 and 168.08 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.50 : 529.90 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.50/529.90 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.50x = 529.90 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.50x = 89,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,064.51/353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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