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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 529.13 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 529.13 and 160.52 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 529.13 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/529.13 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 529.13 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 84,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,933.70/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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