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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 528.02 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 528.02 and 169.70 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 528.02 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/528.02 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 528.02 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 89,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,602.78/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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