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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.83, 530.47 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.83, 530.47 and 161.32 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.83 : 530.47 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.83/530.47 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.83x = 530.47 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.83x = 85,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,571.96/353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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