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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 528.98 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 528.98 and 170.07 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 528.98 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/528.98 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 528.98 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 89,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,962.78/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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