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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 529.28 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 529.28 and 160.50 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 529.28 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/529.28 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 529.28 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 84,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,949.44/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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