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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.45, 528.56 and 169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.45, 528.56 and 169.73 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.45 : 528.56 = 169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.45/528.56 = 169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.45x = 528.56 × 169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.45x = 89,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,712.49/352.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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