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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 528.80 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 528.80 and 169.89 is: 254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 528.80 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/528.80 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 528.80 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 89,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,836.98/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.86

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