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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 529.08 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 529.08 and 170.28 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 529.08 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/529.08 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 529.08 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 90,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,091.74/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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