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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 530.40 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 530.40 and 161 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 530.40 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/530.40 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 530.40 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 85,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,394.40/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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