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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 527.90 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 527.90 and 169.32 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 527.90 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/527.90 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 527.90 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 89,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,384.03/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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