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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 527.34 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 527.34 and 169.32 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 527.34 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/527.34 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 527.34 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 89,289.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,289.21/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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