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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.94, 528.87 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.94, 528.87 and 160.34 is: 240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.94 : 528.87 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.94/528.87 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.94x = 528.87 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.94x = 84,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,799.02/352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.26

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