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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.73, 529.21 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.73, 529.21 and 170.14 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.73 : 529.21 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.73/529.21 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.73x = 529.21 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.73x = 90,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,039.79/352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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