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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.25, 528.56 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.25, 528.56 and 169.70 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.25 : 528.56 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.25/528.56 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.25x = 528.56 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.25x = 89,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,693.78/352.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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