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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 527.38 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 527.38 and 169.12 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 527.38 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/527.38 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 527.38 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 89,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,190.74/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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