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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 529.79 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 529.79 and 147.61 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 529.79 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/529.79 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 529.79 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 78,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,200.24/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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