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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 527.22 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 527.22 and 169.08 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 527.22 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/527.22 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 527.22 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 89,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,142.36/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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