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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 527.88 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 527.88 and 169.18 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 527.88 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/527.88 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 527.88 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 89,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,306.74/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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