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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 527.49 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 527.49 and 169.08 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 527.49 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/527.49 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 527.49 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 89,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,188.01/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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