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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.25, 530.28 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.25, 530.28 and 160.92 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.25 : 530.28 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.25/530.28 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.25x = 530.28 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.25x = 85,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,332.66/353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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