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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 527.73 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 527.73 and 169.18 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 527.73 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/527.73 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 527.73 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 89,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,281.36/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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