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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.77, 529.38 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.77, 529.38 and 170.19 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.77 : 529.38 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.77/529.38 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.77x = 529.38 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.77x = 90,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,091.68/352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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