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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 529.07 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 529.07 and 170.05 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 529.07 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/529.07 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 529.07 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 89,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,969.44/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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