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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 527.37 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 527.37 and 169.14 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 527.37 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/527.37 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 527.37 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 89,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,199.36/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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