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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.38, 527.90 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.38, 527.90 and 169.52 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 527.90 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/527.90 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 527.90 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 89,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,489.61/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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