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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 530.16 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 530.16 and 161.08 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 530.16 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/530.16 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 530.16 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 85,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,398.17/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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