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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 529.12 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 529.12 and 170.08 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 529.12 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/529.12 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 529.12 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 89,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,990.08/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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