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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 528.15 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 528.15 and 169.42 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 528.15 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/528.15 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 528.15 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 89,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,476.56/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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