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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.94, 529.46 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.94, 529.46 and 170.54 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.94 : 529.46 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.94/529.46 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.94x = 529.46 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.94x = 90,294.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,294.11/352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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