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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 527.51 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 527.51 and 169.22 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 527.51 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/527.51 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 527.51 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 89,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,266.98/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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