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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.56, 529.86 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.56, 529.86 and 160.78 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.56 : 529.86 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.56/529.86 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.56x = 529.86 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.56x = 85,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,190.89/353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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