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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 528.71 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 528.71 and 169.62 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 528.71 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/528.71 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 528.71 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 89,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,679.79/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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