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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 528.54 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 528.54 and 169.70 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 528.54 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/528.54 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 528.54 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 89,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,693.71/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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