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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 527.40 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 527.40 and 169.06 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 527.40 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/527.40 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 527.40 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 89,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,162.24/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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