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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 529.11 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 529.11 and 160.36 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 529.11 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/529.11 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 529.11 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 84,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,848.08/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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