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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.84, 530.76 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.84, 530.76 and 161.60 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.84 : 530.76 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.84/530.76 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.84x = 530.76 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.84x = 85,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770.82/353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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