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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.23, 531 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.23, 531 and 169.01 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.23 : 531 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.23/531 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.23x = 531 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.23x = 89,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,741.66/354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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