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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 528.72 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 528.72 and 170.32 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 528.72 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/528.72 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 528.72 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 90,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,051.59/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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