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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 531.24 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 531.24 and 169.04 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 531.24 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/531.24 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 531.24 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 89,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,800.81/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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