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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 529.01 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 529.01 and 170.20 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 529.01 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/529.01 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 529.01 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 90,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,037.50/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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