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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 529.26 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 529.26 and 160.60 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 529.26 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/529.26 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 529.26 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 84,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,999.16/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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