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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 527.50 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 527.50 and 169.42 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 527.50 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/527.50 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 527.50 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 89,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,369.05/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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