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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 528.98 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 528.98 and 160.12 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 528.98 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/528.98 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 528.98 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 84,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,700.28/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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