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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 529.74 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 529.74 and 160.74 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 529.74 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/529.74 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 529.74 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 85,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150.41/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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