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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.69, 528.73 and 170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.69, 528.73 and 170.21 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 528.73 = 170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/528.73 = 170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 528.73 × 170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 89,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,997.75/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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