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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.37, 528.86 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.37, 528.86 and 169.82 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.37 : 528.86 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.37/528.86 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.37x = 528.86 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.37x = 89,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,812.75/352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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