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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 527.80 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 527.80 and 169.11 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 527.80 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/527.80 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 527.80 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 89,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,256.26/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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