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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.85, 530.90 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.85, 530.90 and 168.90 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.85 : 530.90 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.85/530.90 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.85x = 530.90 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.85x = 89,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,668.17/353.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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