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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 528.72 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 528.72 and 169.76 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 528.72 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/528.72 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 528.72 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 89,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,755.51/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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