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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 529.02 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 529.02 and 160.28 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 529.02 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/529.02 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 529.02 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 84,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,791.33/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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