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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 526.95 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 526.95 and 169.05 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 526.95 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/526.95 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 526.95 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 89,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,080.90/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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