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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 528.84 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 528.84 and 170.16 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 528.84 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/528.84 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 528.84 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 89,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,987.41/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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