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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 529.24 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 529.24 and 170.08 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 529.24 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/529.24 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 529.24 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 90,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,013.14/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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