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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 529 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 529 and 160.26 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 529 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/529 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 529 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 84,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,777.54/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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