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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.25, 530.07 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.25, 530.07 and 160.89 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.25 : 530.07 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.25/530.07 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.25x = 530.07 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.25x = 85,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,282.96/353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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