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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.61, 528.67 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.61, 528.67 and 169.75 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.61 : 528.67 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.61/528.67 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.61x = 528.67 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.61x = 89,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,741.73/352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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