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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.55, 528.86 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.55, 528.86 and 169.78 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.55 : 528.86 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.55/528.86 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.55x = 528.86 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.55x = 89,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,789.85/352.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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