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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 528.98 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 528.98 and 169.97 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 528.98 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/528.98 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 528.98 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 89,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,907.24/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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