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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 530.11 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 530.11 and 160.98 is: 241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 530.11 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/530.11 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 530.11 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 85,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,337.11/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.38

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