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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.29, 531.36 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.29, 531.36 and 169.09 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.29 : 531.36 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.29/531.36 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.29x = 531.36 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.29x = 89,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,846.33/354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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