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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 529.29 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 529.29 and 170.28 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 529.29 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/529.29 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 529.29 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 90,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,127.50/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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