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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.58, 529.14 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.58, 529.14 and 160.34 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.58 : 529.14 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.58/529.14 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.58x = 529.14 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.58x = 84,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,842.31/352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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