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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 527.71 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 527.71 and 169.14 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 527.71 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/527.71 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 527.71 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 89,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,257.29/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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