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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 527.74 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 527.74 and 169.39 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 527.74 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/527.74 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 527.74 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 89,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,393.88/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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