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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.01, 527.63 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.01, 527.63 and 169.01 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.01 : 527.63 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.01/527.63 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.01x = 527.63 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.01x = 89,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,174.75/352.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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