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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 529.02 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 529.02 and 160.36 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 529.02 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/529.02 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 529.02 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 84,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,833.65/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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