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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 527.67 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 527.67 and 169.35 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 527.67 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/527.67 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 527.67 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 89,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,360.91/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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