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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.86 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.86 and 160.82 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.86 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.86 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.86 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 85,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,212.09/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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