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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.69, 529.02 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.69, 529.02 and 169.53 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 529.02 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/529.02 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 529.02 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 89,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,684.76/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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