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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 527.62 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 527.62 and 169.08 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 527.62 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/527.62 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 527.62 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 89,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,209.57/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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