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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.48, 530.04 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.48, 530.04 and 161 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.48 : 530.04 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.48/530.04 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.48x = 530.04 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.48x = 85,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,336.44/353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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