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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 529.71 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 529.71 and 160.75 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 529.71 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/529.71 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 529.71 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 85,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150.88/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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