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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 528.84 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 528.84 and 169.94 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 528.84 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/528.84 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 528.84 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 89,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,871.07/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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