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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 527.74 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 527.74 and 169.07 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 527.74 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/527.74 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 527.74 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 89,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,225.90/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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