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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 530.46 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 530.46 and 168.45 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 530.46 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/530.46 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 530.46 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 89,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,357.98/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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