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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.42, 528.74 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.42, 528.74 and 169.83 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.42 : 528.74 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.42/528.74 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.42x = 528.74 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.42x = 89,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,795.91/352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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