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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 526.58 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 526.58 and 169.11 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 526.58 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/526.58 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 526.58 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 89,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,049.94/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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