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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.29, 529.75 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.29, 529.75 and 160.75 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.29 : 529.75 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.29/529.75 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.29x = 529.75 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.29x = 85,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,157.31/353.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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