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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.65, 527.72 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.65, 527.72 and 169.07 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.65 : 527.72 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.65/527.72 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.65x = 527.72 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.65x = 89,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,218.14/351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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