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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 530.88 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 530.88 and 161.55 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 530.88 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/530.88 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 530.88 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 85,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,763.66/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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