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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.37, 528.66 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.37, 528.66 and 169.66 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.37 : 528.66 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.37/528.66 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.37x = 528.66 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.37x = 89,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692.46/352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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