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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.45, 528.33 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.45, 528.33 and 169.74 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.45 : 528.33 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.45/528.33 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.45x = 528.33 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.45x = 89,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,679.37/352.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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