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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.25, 530.10 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.25, 530.10 and 160.88 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.25 : 530.10 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.25/530.10 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.25x = 530.10 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.25x = 85,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,279.84/353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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