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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 529.26 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 529.26 and 170.30 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 529.26 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/529.26 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 529.26 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 90,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,132.98/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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