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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 531.78 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 531.78 and 169.59 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 531.78 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/531.78 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 531.78 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 90,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,184.57/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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