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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 527.99 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 527.99 and 169.29 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 527.99 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/527.99 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 527.99 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 89,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,382.58/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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