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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.52, 527.99 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.52, 527.99 and 170.05 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.52 : 527.99 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.52/527.99 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.52x = 527.99 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.52x = 89,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,783.85/352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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