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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.26, 529.98 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.26, 529.98 and 161.02 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.26 : 529.98 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.26/529.98 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.26x = 529.98 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.26x = 85,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,337.38/353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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