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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 528.53 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 528.53 and 169.70 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 528.53 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/528.53 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 528.53 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 89,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,688.05/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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