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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 529.80 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 529.80 and 161.20 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 529.80 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/529.80 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 529.80 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 85,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,403.76/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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