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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.90, 529.17 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.90, 529.17 and 170.29 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.90 : 529.17 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.90/529.17 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.90x = 529.17 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.90x = 90,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,112.36/352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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